You can refuse to use software that does it.

If they force their spyware into Android/iOS you are running out of options.

	▲	drnick1 34 minutes ago \| parent \| next [-]
		Then guess what, criminals will use Linux phones running semi-custom apps for their encrypted business while honest citizens will be spied on.
	▲	dgxyz 2 hours ago \| parent \| prev \| next [-]
		Pixel and GrapheneOS or something. Already considering it.
	▲	NexRebular 2 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		Gotta get back in time. The Symbian S60/S80 platform will rise again!

nunobrito 2 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Like others said: this is implemented on operating system level, locally.

There isn't much escape other than using messengers which encrypt the data locally. Geogram radio is doing this.

	▲	dgxyz 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
		I’d rather use an older or open source OS without it